Tepid, I understand what you mean. One code for all devices is great but the world of windows softwares is so advanced that it's hard to imagine that non-windows softwares could be useful on a Widows OS. I don't there are many metro apps which are unique and doing what no windows software can do. IMO it's more useful to get smartphones windows-compatible than PC's smartphone cpompatible because you will rarely use a smartphone app on a PC.
That is somewhat true for now, that you will rarely use a Smartphone App on a PC.
But that is going to change.
BitTorrent Sync, if they would make a bit better and easier to use is one.
KeePass would be another. There are already several Apps that work with KeePass Databases.
Skype
Keep in mind, that all a SmartPhone App really is, is software with a GUI to fit the platform.
There is no reason (and MS are proving it) to not be able to run the same software across Laptop, Tablet, Desktop and Phone.
Apple and Google want you limited. MS are trying to break people out of that whole limited eco system.
Hi there.
Disagree about non windows software on a Windows OS. All you need to do is front end the non windows app with links to the GUI -- that's done in Linux all the time -- for instance configuring SAMBA -- these days a simple "Shares" GUI can be started. The underlying code does all the bits you USED to have to do manually or via a shell script (like a windows Batch command).
I still though expect the RT project to be killed off very quickly now -- there doesn't seem any future in it whatsoever.
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jimbo
RT is kind of "ba$tard" OS anyway, it's neither here nor there. Until tablets become as powerful like today's PC and are able to do what a medium desktop and laptop can, they better stay "one job devices".
RT I think should be dead, MS wanted to create a low end App-blet to really compete with iPad and Android.
But honestly, it's unnecessary.
As for Tablet's being as powerful as Desktop and Laptop. Your very misinformed.
While they don't have the GPU capabilities, every single thing else is there in a Surface Pro.
i5 and i7 CPU, up to 8G of Ram, Large SSD's, USB, MiniDisplay port, SDCard Slots.
Surface Pro (First Generation)
3rd generation Intel Core i5 Processor with Intel HD Graphics 4000;Windows 8 Pro
4GB Ram Dual Channel Memory; Screen: 10.6" ClearType HD Display, Resolution: 1920x1080, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (widescreen), Touch: 10-point multi-touch
Two 720p HD cameras, front and rear-facing; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 low energy technology
128 GB (approximately 89 GB available for user content)
Full-size USB 3.0, microSDXC card reader, Headset jack, MiniDisplay port, Cover port; Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
How is this not as powerful as most laptops or desktops?
Surface Pro 2 (Second Generation)
Intel® 4th Generation CoreTM i5
10.6" High-definition widescreen 10-point multitouch screen with ClearType technology (1920 x 1080)
128GB Storage Capacity, 4GB Memory
1 x USB 3.0, Mini Display Port Output, Touchscreen, Headphone Jack, MicroSDXC card reader, Windows 8.1 Pro
Full-size USB 3.0, microSDXC card reader, Headset jack, MiniDisplay port, Cover port; Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer
I do not know specifically which CPU this is, but if I recall it has the Intel 4400 HD Graphics.
Just do the research, most people are not getting i7 CPU's with Nvidia graphics cards in their laptops
Those are enthusiasts and some average joes, but not many.
So, most people are running laptops with that very exact setup.
So, while Apple and Android are not as powerful, Surface Pro's are.
As for the Surface Pro 3, I am assuming it will have either the Intel 4600 or 5000 HD Graphics for the i5 and i7,
the i3 will probably have the 4000 HD Graphics.